Avoid These Common Mistakes for a More Secure Linux System

Are you looking to gain a better understanding of current security trends, technologies, and policies that are set to shape the next five years of security software and the dynamic landscape of open-source security? I know I'm fascinated with the direction this ever-evolving industry is heading. We recently sat down with two leading Linux security professionals to go deep into this topic and provide invaluable Linux security advice you won't get elsewhere. 

How to avoid common Linux sysadmin security mistakes and preventing Linux DDoS attacks are also topics we explore this week. 

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